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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont's highest court is being asked to decide what a dog's love is worth.
The state Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing a case that started in July 2003, when Denis and Sarah Scheele, who were visiting relatives, let their mixed-breed dog wander into Lewis Dustin's yard and he fatally shot it.
Now the Scheeles, of Annapolis, Md., are asking the court to carve out a new legal doctrine that a dog's owners can sue for emotional distress and loss of companionship, just like parents can when they lose children.
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Citizens for Animal Protection (animalcarelaws.org)
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Tue, Feb 23 2010 12:56
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Cold Weather Cautions for Pets
The Arctic blast that has hit so many parts of the country this month hasn't been fun for humans or pets. It's important to always consider your pet's comfort during the long winter.
Here are some good tips for caring for dogs and cats in the extreme cold weather from Petfinder.com, an online database of adoptable pets and pet care information:
Feed your pet plenty of high-quality protein foods, since walking outdoors in this weather burns extra calories.
Never leave your pet in the car in cold weather (or any other weather, for that matter). A car in this kind of cold can turn into a refrigerator, and your pet could suffer from hypothermia.
After a walk, check your dog's paws for any chunks of ice or snow and remove them; it's nice to towel their whole body off when you get inside.
Never use metal water bowls outdoors - your pet's tongue may stick to them in very cold temperatures.
Don't clip your pet's hair too short - extra fur is great this time of year.
--Jura Koncius, Local Living section (Petfinder.com)
Here are some good tips for caring for dogs and cats in the extreme cold weather from Petfinder.com, an online database of adoptable pets and pet care information:
Feed your pet plenty of high-quality protein foods, since walking outdoors in this weather burns extra calories.
Never leave your pet in the car in cold weather (or any other weather, for that matter). A car in this kind of cold can turn into a refrigerator, and your pet could suffer from hypothermia.
After a walk, check your dog's paws for any chunks of ice or snow and remove them; it's nice to towel their whole body off when you get inside.
Never use metal water bowls outdoors - your pet's tongue may stick to them in very cold temperatures.
Don't clip your pet's hair too short - extra fur is great this time of year.
--Jura Koncius, Local Living section (Petfinder.com)
HBO Films' 'Temple Grandin' Debuts February 6
Sat, Feb 6 2010 11:25
Gerson Saines, who calls Danes "a revelation," recalls, "I showed Temple some dailies in my room. As soon as she saw Claire and as soon as Claire opened her mouth, she said excitedly, 'That's me, 35 years ago, that's me!'
Today, Temple Grandin is a success story. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and over half the cattle in North America are handled in humane systems she has designed.
"One important factor in my success was the way I used my visual thinking to design and build projects that other people wanted and appreciated," said Grandin. "People in the livestock industry started respecting me when they saw the quality of my work. When I showed them my detailed drawings, I got respect."
A full professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, Grandin speaks around the world on both autism and cattle handling. She is also the author or co-author of an array of books.
Editor's note: In the September 2007 issue of Horse & Rider, the article "What's He Thinking?" shares Grandin's theories. Call 940-497-4600 to order the back issue. Plus, read Horses in Translation for additional snippets from Grandin.
Today, Temple Grandin is a success story. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and over half the cattle in North America are handled in humane systems she has designed.
"One important factor in my success was the way I used my visual thinking to design and build projects that other people wanted and appreciated," said Grandin. "People in the livestock industry started respecting me when they saw the quality of my work. When I showed them my detailed drawings, I got respect."
A full professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, Grandin speaks around the world on both autism and cattle handling. She is also the author or co-author of an array of books.
Editor's note: In the September 2007 issue of Horse & Rider, the article "What's He Thinking?" shares Grandin's theories. Call 940-497-4600 to order the back issue. Plus, read Horses in Translation for additional snippets from Grandin.
Vt. court eyes value of love of man's best friend.
Thu, Dec 24 2009 02:35
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont's highest court is being asked to decide what a dog's love is worth.
The state Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing a case that started in July 2003, when Denis and Sarah Scheele, who were visiting relatives, let their mixed-breed dog wander into Lewis Dustin's yard and he fatally shot it.
Now the Scheeles, of Annapolis, Md., are asking the court to carve out a new legal doctrine that a dog's owners can sue for emotional distress and loss of companionship, just like parents can when they lose children.
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